The Networker prints only the information that is submitted by the practitioner. The
names for the abbreviated academic degrees & state licenses given above are as
follows:

Academic Degrees:

State Licenses & Certifications

M.A.- Master of Arts

C.A.C.- Certified Addictions Counselor

M.S.- Master of Science

L.M.S.W.- Licensed Master Social Worker

M.S.W.- Master of Social Work

L.L.P.- Limited License Psychologist

Ph.D.- Doctor of Philosophy

L.P.- Licensed Psychologist

Ed.D.- Doctor of Education

L.P.C.- Licensed Professional Counselor

Psy.D.- Doctor of Psychology

L.M.F.T- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

M.D.- Doctor of Medicine

S.W.- Social Worker

You may contact the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services at 517-373-3740 or bhphelp@michigan.gov to verify the license of a specific mental health professional or for information about the requirements for specific licenses. If you know the permanent license I.D. of the professional, you may confirm their current licensing status at www7.dleg.state.mi.us/free/